Lake Erie Silver Bass Aggressive Summer Action

Went down to the piers early before work this morning. Found a nice school of silver bass. Silver bass can be caught easily during summer months in Lake Erie. I usually cast from shore with small spinners(yellow and white) seem to work best for me. If you catch one, you can surely bet there is a school with it. Today landed several, and they are very nice fighters. They hit a lure hard and frantically try to spit the hook. Lots of fun. Just sport fishing, not for eating. They also can get large, caught a nice heavy one this morning that fought like a smallie. Very fun action, nice way to start the day.

Wide Variety Of Fish Lake Erie Summer Piers

Took the kids fishing again yesterday. Hit a couple of different piers off the bayfront highway. Steady action throughout the morning. Used perch rigs off the bottom. Threw into the deeper holes because of the warmer water. Caught largemouth bass, sheesphead, and perch. One really nice perch, large compared to the usual bay size. You can still have fun off the piers if you fish early and stay near the bottom. Great day to be in the outdoors.

Farm Ponds A Sure Bet For Summer Bluegill

Took the kids to a small farm pond today in Wattsburg PA. Although the pond was small, the bluegill were quite hefty. They were aggressive fish, eager to take just about anything we threw at them. Mostly used a small green/white mister twister and jigged off the bottom. Just about every cast, the kids had a fat one on. During summer months, when you are looking for some shore fishing, try a local farm pond. Make sure you ask permission and see if the farmer allows you to keep fish. Most farmers like to have fish thinned out because of stunting with smaller bodies of water with limited food supply. Had a blast and will go back again this summer.

Family Pier Fun Lake Erie Fishing

Enjoyed the morning fishing with the family on a windy cool day. Took my 5 and 7 year old and even invited the grandparents. Fish were turned on. Caught 10 Sheepshead over 5lbs in the first hour. Also rock bass, gobies, and bluegill were hitting. Just a fun day with lots of action for all. Threw lively shiners off the wall in the channel and hits were constant. Lost one pole as it launched off the pier with a very large fish attached. Not the first time that has happend. No crowds, just a nice day. No eating fish, but action the whole morning. A great way to hook a kid on fishing.

Look For Structure For Lake Erie Walleye

Lucky today to get a chance to get on the lake. Met a friend at the East Ave boat launch and left the marina early. Headed out to deep water in 52 feet looking for perch. Boated 6 thick perch, but bite was very slow. Strong west winds picked up and we were out of the perch pack. Next targeted walleye in shallow water. You can find feeding walleye during summer in shallow depths if you can find the structure. Went to my favorite hump in 24ft of water. First drift and 2 minutes in the water landed a nice Lake Erie walleye. Key is finding the structure and having the right drift. Wind speed is important and clarity of the water is also critical. Had a perfect wind to start, but got blown off the lake after just a few short drifts. Used a watermelon willow leaf with crawler. When the lake gets too rough out in deep water, give the shallow water walleye a try.